Head Chef & Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Food & beverage discount

Leave entitlement 28 days

Free meals on duty

University training

Leadership development

Global progression

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a busy hotel kitchen near East Midlands Airport. You will oversee breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences and banqueting, while developing a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong knowledge of kitchen operations, cost control and strict compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a busy hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences and banqueting operations.
• Experience managing kitchen costs, stock, labour and supplier relationships.
• Confident, supportive leadership style and commitment to team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, HACCP and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conference and banqueting operations.
• Ensure every dish meets brand standards for quality, presentation and consistency.
• Design, cost and deliver seasonal menus, daily specials and bespoke event catering.
• Manage food costs, gross margins, labour scheduling, stock rotation and supplier ordering.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop a multi-skilled kitchen brigade.
• Manage rotas, holidays, absence and performance reviews.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, allergen, COSHH and fire safety compliance.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas audit-ready and hygienic.

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a busy hotel kitchen near East Midlands Airport. You will oversee breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences and banqueting, while developing a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong knowledge of kitchen operations, cost control and strict compliance with food safety standards.